In Indian farmland, chickpeas are not only an important protein source for the country’s vegetarian population but also account for 70% of the global total production. Driven by agricultural ...

A large amount of crop loss occurs each year during both pre and post-harvest stages due to pathogen infestation that involves a wide variety of pathogens ranging from viroids and viruses to ...

The discovery that sound improves the growth rate of beneficial fungus suggests that dirges in the dirt may help restore forests. By Veronique Greenwood The soil beneath our feet, home to fungi, ...

Trichoderma, a common soil-borne fungus, can pose a threat to various plants and crops, causing diseases like root rot and damping-off. Preventing this fungus is essential for maintaining a healthy ...

Trichoderma spp. are globally distributed and are considered significant fungal resources. They are widely studied and applied due to their economic and ecological importance, offering numerous ...

Six species of Trichoderma were recorded on the Maltese islands in a joint study between researchers from the University of Malta and the National Research Council in Italy. One – the Trichoderma ...

The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) Kozhikode have successfully developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation, ‘Tricholime’, integrating Trichoderma- a fungal biocontrol agent ...

Susanne Zeilinger, University Professor for Microbiology, underscores sustainable solutions for plant disease research, focusing on the power of biocontrol fungi Plant diseases represent a significant ...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The world’s second-deadliest fungus, known in Japan as kaentake, or “fire mushroom,” has been spotted at a park in western Tokyo that’s not far from a popular U.S. military ...

The future scenario in the agricultural sector, challenged by regulatory pressure, public concern and environmental issues, continues to motivate the development of alternative methods to chemicals ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tomato plants are especially vulnerable to foliar diseases that can kill them or impact yield. These problems require a number of pesticides in conventional crops and make ...